Rappahannock Oyster Bar - Charleston

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1. BM

   BruceM

   Washington DC

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   overall5food4service5ambience4

   Food is very good shrimp and Grits are different and great. Love the collards. Our waitress Cindy was very professional and on the ball.

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2. RQ

   RippieQ

   Jacksonville

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

   overall3food4service4ambience3

   Guests surprised to see beef Tatar on the menu. Four ordered! Bit noisy but enjoyable.

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3. S

   Swan

   Charleston

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 5 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience4

   Have been there 3 times since Christmas. Food is always good. Good seafood and oysters.

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4. R

   Ronthom

   London

   18 reviews

   4.0

   18 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   overall4food5service3ambience5

   We have been fans of Rap. Since it opened. A favorite for its great oysters and full menu. On our recent visit with Charleston resident friends we had one of our most disconcerting treatments by Rap. manager in our six decades of international restaurant experience. We ordered the “Warm Baguette” and when it came it was toasted black on both sides of each slice. We asked our very nice waitress to take it back. The manager then came over and in a very confrontational tone challenged “What’s the matter?” We told him the bread was burnt. He came back with “How do you want it?” We said not burnt ( like we could see it at a number of surrounding tables). He snatched it up and took it away without comment. Our waitress came back with a nicely warmed serving. I will also note that we were a multi-racial table. Can make no concrete relation but think it’s worth mentioning. So disappointing at one of our favorites. May call on next visit to check if they have a new manager.

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5. AJ

   AlisonJ

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 7 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   The location was easy to find. Love the fact that parking is easily accessible which is extremely important in Charleston! The food was delicious. My crab cake was mostly crab and very good! The shrimp and grits was “weird”. Waitress warned us it wasn’t typical. We had apps including toasted baguette with two butters, steamed shrimp and steamed oysters with jalapeño butter…yum! I do think the bread could be “free” but the sorghum butter and the jalapeño butter were good. Only complaint is that we had two fish and chips but one came way after the other meals which was unfortunate for one of our guests. We shared our other plates so it worked out. We would absolutely recommend and eat there again.

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6. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Chicago

   4 reviews

   2.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on March 24, 2023

   overall2food1service5ambience5

   Food was marginal at best for the price. The shrimp and grits tasted like cream of wheat with no flavor other than having squid ink making it look exotic.

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7. W

   Walstib

   Atlanta Metro

   43 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   43 reviews

   Dined on March 23, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience3

   This place counts as kind of an undiscovered gem, in the sense that the food was outstanding, there is parking and it was not crowded, which is obviously rare for Charleston. It's located in kind of a commercial building but it's new and nice, we set outside but they have a big oval bar inside and plenty of seating. The oysters were excellent, good selection of wine and drinks, the food was really really good, oysters were excellent

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8. AD

   AngelaDrake

   Charleston

   7 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   7 reviews

   Dined on March 22, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   The service is extremely great and we love the new menu ! The best birthday lunch ever !

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9. B

   Brich

   Charleston

   37 reviews

   5.0

   37 reviews

   Dined on March 19, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Went to restaurant following Dock Street play. Arrived early but were seated right away. Excellent waitress who provided excellent recommendations. Also very friendly. Food was delicious for small plate appetizers and main courses. Only disappointment for my wife was desserts (chocolate cake or equivalent was sold out). We decided not to have a dessert. We would go back again. (Note: the oysters were excellent according to the only member of out group who could eat them.)

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10. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    On the last weekend of our time in Charleston (relocating out of state), was craving good food, impeccable service, and convenient parking. Did not disappoint. Reservations were made via Open Table. Quickly greeted by hostess and seated. Our server, Diana, was very attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable of wines, oysters, and entree recommendations. We took our time reminiscing of our years in Charleston- Diana didn’t rush us and let us really relax during our afternoon. Enjoyed smoked fish dip, oysters, shrimp, and pan seared grouper. Perfectly coursed, cleared, and portioned. Couldn’t have been any better. Thank you Diana, chefs, and team. Job well done!

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11. JK

    JanetK

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience3

    Fantastic food and lively atmosphere. The experience was only dampened (and not that much) by the noise level.

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12. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Love the food and the service here. Great atmosphere, too!

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13. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New England

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 14, 2023

    overall3food4service4ambience3

    We were traveling to Charleston on vacation with two teenagers and a five year old and wanted a good place for oysters for the adults. The problem was the menu was extremely limited and after we sat down the kids struggled to find something they would eat. It was also very expensive, as our bill was over $200 and we didn’t even get that much food. The ambiance was ok, not great but not bad. Service was good and waitress was very friendly. Probably wouldn’t recommend or go back. Food was good but not worth the price.

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14. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 14, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4

    Service was excellent. The Rappahannock oysters were solid - a touch of brine with buttery sweetness throughout. Split the shrimp curry and it was delicious; a great combination of flavor and spice. Will definitely return

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15. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    St. Louis

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Randomly picked Rappahannock based on reviews. Never been but was pretty expensive for what you get. Paying $9 for a toasted baguette with 2 kinds of fancy butters is a bit ridiculous when one of the same butter comes on the cooked oysters. Not really worth it for the bread but the oysters were flavorful and pretty big. We were happy with the flavors of everything overall and would go back. Definitely worth a try!

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16. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Central Texas

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Wonderful experience. Yummy oysters and beautiful restaurant.

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17. GL

    GeriL

    Las Vegas

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Wonderful fresh oysters served by a very friendly and knowledgeable server

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18. JW

    JayW

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The food was wonderful and our server at the bar made it a very special evening thank you

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19. DN

    DenaN

    Charleston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Food and service was exceptional

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20. BM

    BruceM

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4

    Shrimp and grits, crab cake and collards are outstanding!

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21. ST

    SixThrees

    Indiana

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on March 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    One of my favorite places in Charleston. Food and ambiance is simply outstanding.

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22. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Wonderful service, excellent oysters. Attentive service with water

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23. LW

    LarryW

    Charlotte

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great service, food excellent!

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24. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Charleston

    1 review

    vip
    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall2food2service4ambience4

    The menu left much to be desired.

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25. m

    mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

    Charleston

    6 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 3, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience3

    Everything really good… but there is a but. We wanted an extra piece of bread for the ‘seafood gravy’ and it was $9 for what was a half a baguette. Little pricy for 50 cents worth of flour. Just saying’

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26. I

    Ivor

    Glasgow

    22 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on March 3, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3

    Great food but kitchen was slow. These days understaffed restaurants require patience and this one is no exception. Come before six for the happy hour oyster price. They were delicious. Fish entrees were perfect and accompanied by delicious and creatively prepared veggies. Server was knowledgeable and attentive. (also apologetic that the oysters took so long). We ate outside, with a view of the parking lot, but it was comfortable.

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27. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Charlotte

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience2

    Good service but great salad and oysters. Too noisy could not have normal conversation!

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28. LB

    LexiB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5

    The Shrimp Po Boy was the best thing I’ve eaten in my entire life!!! Highly recommend if you come here and the fries were the best I’ve ever had. Atmosphere was awesome and staff was great, but waiter could’ve been a tad more personable. Other than that this was amazing! A little pricey if you don’t mind spending $100 for 4 people

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29. PL

    PatrickL

    Miami

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Service was great! Very informative, helpful and prompt! Everyone loved their meals - hamburger, crab cake and shrimp and grits. Highly recommend!

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30. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New England

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on February 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Service and food amazing like always!

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31. JS

    JohnS

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    First time at the restaurant. Service was great food even better. I had clams on the half shell, grilled oysters, shrimp with grits in a squid ink sauce, it was delicious. Others had scallops and crab cakes.

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32. CJ

    CJFoody

    Washington DC

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5

    After waiting about 10 minutes being seated without a server introduction, we were finally greeted with a large apology by a staff member. The slow start quickly turned around and within moments, we had two cocktails and two dozen beautiful oysters in front of us. They tasted superb with excellent texture and appropriate varietal salinity. Following the oysters, a double patty melt greeted me and a whole fresh snapper steamed and grill finished was presented to my husband. It has been a long time since I ate a cheeseburger and this one was an instant palette pleaser. Meat was fresh and juicy. My husband’s snapper was delicate and smooth in flavor. The herbal bunch steamed inside of it, sealed into the flesh. He was in heaven, especially after a bite of the collard greens on the side…..absolute representation of the Lowcountry. Overall, a wonderful experience that will have us coming back with friends and family.

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33. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Charleston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great food! Loved the mussels in the smoked tomato based broth. Curried shrimp was amazing.

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34. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5

    It was a good chip ice. Away from main touristic area and so much worth it.

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35. b

    brkr

    Baltimore

    12 reviews

    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on February 17, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience3

    Love being there, but everything was so slow! Drinks took forever! The server was good , but perhaps too much for one person .

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36. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Western NC

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on February 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    We were seated immediately (with a reservation). The place was super busy! Menu is varied so everyone can find something. The food is always delish! Our server Taryn is awesome; she has served us before. We’ve always had attentive and knowledgeable servers here. One of our favs.

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37. CL

    CynthiaL

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 17, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience3

    Oysters were excellent! Fresh, and properly separated. Charred radicchio salad was also very good.

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38. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Wonderful!!

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39. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Birthday and my daughter was thrilled!

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40. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5

    Took my girl here for valentines day. We had a fantastic time, best oysters in town! They had local Bulls Bay oysters from just up north in Awendaw. Everything else we ate was delicious too, mussels and clams were specifically good. Staff was really busy at first but as the rush settled down, they were very attentive and offered excellent suggestions. Very pleased with my experience.

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